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Reflections on anticlericalism and power relations in Spain

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The Gramscian concepts of hegemony and hegemonic processes have been used to explain the events that led to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, with Gramsci's concept of patron-client relationship characterizing much of Spanish society at that time. The anticlericalism that flared up as war rage around the country was in reaction to the church's active support for fascism during that time.

Analysis, History, Church and state, Spanish history, Clericalism

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Reflections on the Comaroff lecture

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A lecture by Jean and John Comaroff on 'occult economies' in South Africa is discussed from the perspective of methodological caution and questions of causality. Topics include the relationship between local events and translocal processes, the rise of occult activity, violence, and ambivalence toward wealth and power.

South Africa, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Occultism

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Excursions: Spain

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Vacation in Spain requires first the realization that life moves very slowly there. Main attractions in the capital city of Madrid and other cities are described.

Spain, Planning, Travel, Description and travel

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